Armenian National Movement in the PACE

The Armenian National Movement has been given the opportunity to personally raise its issues and those concerning the Armenian society in the PACE and the European Parliament. Today the ANM administration told a press conference that the party has been a part of the European Liberal-Democratic-Reformist Party since March 12. The party is highly representative in the PACE, the European Parliament and other European organizations. It has 4 prime ministers, tens of ministers and hundreds of deputies.

The ANM will be represented by president of the ANM Ararat Zurabyan and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Arzumanyan, while delegates of

Readers voted for the most disreputable

Based on a survey by "A1+", 54.3% of people say the judicial branch of government as the most disreputable in Armenia.

20.4% considered the National Assembly to be the most disreputable, while 13.2% said the government is the most disreputable.

12.1% qualified mass media outlets-the fourth power-as the most disreputable. There were a total of 1,384 readers participating in the survey.
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“They will leave Armenia with sacks of money”

Last Thursday PACE co-rapporteurs welcomed Armenia's response to their call for a "roadmap" to put into effect the reforms recommended in the aftermath of the March 2008 election violence.

The relatives of the March 1st ten victims consider the co-rapporteurs' step immoral.

"How can they speak of a roadmap if none of the murderers of the ten victims has been disclosed or examined to date? I mean the four policemen using Cheryomukha-7 gas-powered gun during the clashes of March 1, 2008," said Alla Hovhannisyan, the mother of perished Tigran Khachatryan.

The relatives are not encouraged by the authorities

Minister Bartak arrived with delay

Defense Ministers of the Czech Republic and Armenia, Martin Bartak and Seyran Ohanyan, today signed an agreement on military partnership in the RA Ministry of Defense.

"We expect that the agreement will guarantee cooperation on practical and mutually beneficial conditions. Czech is a full-right and active member of European and Euro-Atlantic structures and the cooperation with this country doubles Armenia's chances to boost cooperation in the framework of NATO, OSCE and UN," RA Defense Minister Seryan Ohanyan announced during the briefing following the ceremony of signing.

Only two journalists had a chance to address questions during the briefing as

HAK deems it as a major achievement

PACE Co- rapporteurs on Armenia John Prescott and Georges Colombier yesterday welcomed Armenian authorities' response to their call for a "roadmap" to put into effect the reforms recommended in the aftermath of the March 2008 election violence.

The Armenian National Congress (HAK) urges its proponents not to be displeased with the Co- rapporteurs' approval of the authorities' decision.

"The Co- rapporteurs spoke in a normal diplomatic language. A process has started in the Council of Europe which defines CoE recommendations and demands to RA authorities. The CoE has given RA authorities a definite timeframe to implement reforms and surmount

Armenian figure skater comes 42nd in World Figure Skating Championships

Armenian figure skater Sargis Hayrapetyan came 42nd at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Turin, Italy.

Hayrapetyan was the 42nd among 48 participants with 39,02 points. Tigran Vardanyan of Hungary came 41st with 39,30 points.

Japan's Daisuke Takahashi became the first Japanese man to win gold at the world championships.

 

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Schiff And Hachikian To Headline Live Anca Tele-Townhall On Armenian Genocide Resolution

Activists Encouraged to Email Questions for Live Interactive Telecast on Sunday, March 28th 8-9pm PST

HOLLYWOOD–Congressional Armenian Genocide Resolution author Adam Schiff (D-CA) will join ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian for a nationally televised Townhall meeting on Sunday March 28th from 8:00 – 9:00 pm PST to discuss ongoing efforts to secure the adoption of this genocide-prevention measure by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

“As a grassroots group devoted to empowering our community, we are truly excited to offer this opportunity for Armenian Americans to take part in this Sunday’s live, televised townhall meeting on the Armenian Genocide Resolution,” said ANC-WR Chairwoman Aida Dimejian. We especially look forward to hearing Congressman Schiff discuss